Midterm Exam Practice Problems on Landscape Architecture | LA 1201, Exams of Architecture

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1. During the implementation process barriers are necessary around trees in order to a. Protect the trees from damage b. Protect the soil around the trees from compaction c. Keep construction equipment off of the soil surrounding the trees d. All of the above e. None of the above
2. In his design for the art gallery in Washington DC, I.M. Pei a. Expressed the essence of the composition in the use of the triangle b. Repeated the design of the existing art gallery on the opposite side of the plaza c. Relied upon classical dimension of golden rectangle d. A and b e. None of the above
3. The landscape architect has to take into consideration that on most sites a. There are existing natural and man made features b. Some things have to be removed during the implementation process c. Some things have to be protected and saved d. All of the above e. None of the above
4. Surveying is necessary for the location of horizontal placement of elements in the landscape rather than the vertical placement T or F
5. For the implementation process the landscape architect has to consider the space required for construction equipment and formwork as well as the dimensions of the actual part of the landscape that is to be constructed T or F
6. A landscape architect studies plants to emphasize a. Line, form texture and color b. Primarily understand their growing qualities c. Their subtle qualities that affect their design characteristics d. A and C e. None of the above
7. When thinking of plants in terms of space, the concepts that might be considered include a. Opening and closing (widening and narrowing) of space b. Concealing and revealing c. The enclosure and shaping of space d. All of the above e. None of the above
8. Art can be defined as a. A magnificently beautiful landscape b. An idea given form by the mind of man c. Wild nature that gives inspiration to landscape architects d. A and B e. B and C
9. Wild nature can be a source of inspiration for landscape architects: it too is art T or F

10. Landscape architecture is a craft that emphasizes functional issues and skills rather than art T or F
11. GIS maps were used in the design process for the resort island of Bimini to A. compare the relaxed atmosphere. of Bimini to IIIat of its neighbor Nassau. B. determine where the lands were. C. locate the Florida Keys in relation to the Bahamas. D. study the existing architectural styles. e. none of the above
12. In constructing the island resort of Bimini in the Bahamas, the sand dunes on the beach were a. Removed to make more recreational space b. Cleared of vegetation so can ride dune buggies c. Carefully preserved d. Paved for skate boarding e. None of the above
13. The planning for the island resort of Bimini in the Bahamas a. Emphasized a Polynesian theme for tropical landscape b. Called for exotic plants from Florida keys and Jamacia c. Emphasized the natural characteristics of the narrow island ridge that brought visitors into close contact with the water d. Included creation of wide expanses of new land by dredging the mangrove
14. In order to provide for spectacular views over the blue waters of the Bimini coastline, beach houses were planned for the areas on the ocean side of the sand dunes T or F
15. A landscape architect thinks like an architect when designing with plants. The plants are used to make floors, walls and ceilings T or F
16. Which of the following is a component of geography a. Physical- soil, rocks, land forms, etc b. Cultural- how people use the earth c. Economic- how people make their living d. Descriptive/measurement- maps, etc e. All of the above
17. Changes in the landscape can be a. Catastrophic b. Gradual c. Day by day d. All of the above e. None of the above
18. Climate plays a strong part in shaping the landscape. Forests indicate areas of high rainfall and grasslands indicate low rainfall T or F
19. Soil is created by an interaction between geology and climate T or F
20. The earth’s thin layer of soil makes a. Base geology possible b. Makes vegetation possible

c. It possible for animals to feed on vegetation d. Food for carnivores in the food chain e. B, C, and D

21. An example of a catastrophic change in the landscape is glaciations T or F
22. Vaux le vicomte was a. Designed by andre le notre b. Designed by Le Brun c. Designed by Le Vau d. All of the above e. None of the above
23. During the 1700s English designers of the landscape were influenced by a. Landscape painting b. Scenes of pastoral landscapes c. Literary discussion of landscape principles and ideas d. The economics of maintenance e. All of the above
24. The Greeks organized buildings a. In a very formal and symmetrical manner b. Haphazard fashion c. In freely curving space d. Not formally or rectangularly, but with free grouping, suggested by the site e. All of the above
25. A typical Islamic garden features a. The four rivers of paradise b. Herb gardens c. Gilded statues d. Clipped trees e. All of the above
26. The middle ages are characterized by designs featuring a. Strong indoor/outdoor relationships b. Four rivers of paradise c. Inward introspective planning d. Floral patteres e. All of the above
27. The major garden spaces of Versailles are shaped by a. Earthen embankments b. Garden walls c. Trees d. Boxwood hedges e. None of the above
28. Why was adapting the Italian renaissance garden to England and France so difficult a. Was not socially acceptable b. Plant substitutes were available that were appropriate

c. The climate and topography of each nation was different d. No one wealthy enough to pay for them e. All of the above

29. The ecological factors that influenced Islamic gardens was a. Aridity b. Heat c. Oasis- high contrast to the surrounding desert d. All of the above e. None of the above
30. France during the 1600s began to construct gardens a. Completely different from Italian renaissance gardens b. That were inspired by Italian renaissance gardens c. Exact copies of Italian Renaissance gardens d. Made use of water in the same manner as Italian Renaissance Gardens e. None of the above
31. Typical characteristics of medieval designs a. Long vistas b. Spectacular fountains c. Walled cloisters d. All of the above e. None of the above
32. Japanese and English gardens are similar a. In size b. In formality c. Use of natural plant formation d. In lack of symmetric formality e. In no way (none of the above)
33. Later in his career Repton proposed a. A more symmetrical proportioning b. Rational and scientific approach to design c. A more picturesque approach to design d. All of the above e. None of the above
34. In Italian renaissance gardens a. Colorful flowers predominated b. Green laws predominated c. Plants were mainly variations in green d. All of the above none of the above
35. Nature in Japanese gardens a. Is stylized b. Miniaturized c. Is often “borrowed”; scenery from outside the garden boundaries d. All of the above

e. None of the above

36. The Italian villa is characterized by a. Terraced gardens with flowing water between the levels b. Outwardly expanding views c. Outdoor spaces organized along sight lines d. All of the above e. A and C
37. The plan for a landscape development a. Describes what is on the site that is to be kept, demolished or built b. Describes what is under the surface of the site c. Establishes horizontal locations and vertical locations for all elements d. All of the above e. None of the above
38. The spatial perception of land forms is affected by a. Floor area b. Slope c. Silhouette of upper edge (ridge) d. All of the above e. None of the above
39. Land forms can a. Enclose space b. Hide views c. Be used for display d. Be used to surprise us and create more interest e. All of the above
40. The land forms in a long valley typically direct views toward a distant focal T or F
41. If confronted with the problem of a narrow strip of ground, the landscape architect might tilt it towards the viewer to make the green space appear wider T or F
42. The main products of the professional landscape architect are his/her ideas T or F
43. As explained by Van Cox, landscape architects can only be held liable for what they and not their consultants design on a project. T or F
44. Van Cox noted that the professional landscape architect is always in the position of a. The agent for the principal (client) b. Third party of agent c. Principal of third party d. Principal e. None of the above
45. Legally, a contract requires that the design professional must provide only those services that are within the scope of the contract T or F
46. The team approach to planning and design a. Limited to collaboration among different professions b. Include collaboration only among specialists within same profession

c. Includes collaboration among different professions as well as specialist within the same profession d. Did not occur til 20th^ century e. None of the above

47. In order to solve problems of land use, it is necessary to study a. Zoning and legal restrictions b. Vegetation c. Slopes and hydrology d. B and C e. A, B, and C
48. Landscape architecture has as its environmental heritage persons who thought that man should be steward of the earth and the living things upon it a. Capability Brown b. Le Notre c. Thoreau d. Emerson e. C and D
49. A very important design consideration particularly important in landscape architecture is a. Paving design b. Time c. Design of outdoor ornamentation d. Fertilizer proportions e. All of the above
50. Deciduous trees can be placed near a house to reduce the cost of utilities during both winter and summer T or F
51. The reason that every landscape design has to be different is a. Designers have to be original b. Each parcel of land is different c. Zoning requires it d. All of the above e. None of the above
52. To enhance wildlife habitats, it is best to a. Provide corridors for wildlife to travel from one area to another b. Provide solid rather than fragmented wildlife habitats c. Maintain or reinforce connectivity d. Allow corridors to pass through agricultural land e. All of the above
53. The “water cycle” teaches us that it is advantageous to speed up the flow of drainage water T or F
54. With nature’s water cycle as a model, Birkenhead park was designed so that drainage water could quickly be removed from the park T or F
55. Included amount the influences of the time that promoted the development of central park in New York were

a. Slum conditions in New York City b. Olmsted’s visit to Birkenhead park in Liverpool, England c. William Cullen Bryant’s idea for a central park d. All of the above e. None of the above

56. The plan for central park feature separation of circulation in which a. Cross-town traffic is on sunken roads b. Horse trails are separated from other types of pathways c. Foot paths are separated from carriage roads and other traffic d. All of the above e. None of the above
57. Olmsted’s work on the Biltmore estate included a. The landscape development for the grounds surrounding the huge mansion b. The planning for the development of agriculture, the Biltmore forest and dairy c. Influencing the development of the profession of forestry in the U.S. d. All of the above e. None of the above
58. Frederick Law Olmstead is known as a. The founder of the profession of Landscape architecture b. One of the designers of central park in New York c. A writer about social conditions in the South during the time of slavery d. A and B e. A, B, and C
59. According to Dr. Robert Reich, there is no difference between a “need” and a “desire” T or F
60. Olmsted is prior known to slaves---- black students
61. Goal of Landscape architecture and Doctor of Medicine is to make people function better a. Doctor operates directly on patient b. Landscape arch. Operates directly on patient c. Doctor operates indirectly on patients d. Landscape arch. Operates indirectly on patient e. A and D
62. According to Doc the landscape architect must allow for flexibility in design of a private residential landscape to accommodate hanging needs but a public park landscape does not have this requirement. T or F
63. Parks are generally needed on the wrong side of the tracks rather that better parts of town T or F
64. Natural light conditions are a strong influence on all planting designs. T or F
65. The purpose of regional planning and analysis is a. To ensure quality of landscape and environment b. Locate various uses of land in best locations possible c. To reduce visual impacts d. To provide for regionalism in design; functionalism as well as aesthetic appearance e. All of the above

66. In order to find location of each type of land group, the regional planner/landscaper might analyze a. Slopes b. Soil type c. Vegetation d. All of the above e. None of the above
67. Geographic Information Systems allow the Landscape Architect to coordinate all the information and to make a composite map indicating how to the land. T or F
68. Red in an aerial photo or satellite indicates vegetation. T or F
69. The people of Amsterdam wanted a forested park but initially could not have one because of a. high water table b. windy conditions c. steep landscape d. A and B e. B and C (drainage)
70. Technology structures of various sorts a. Should be main and only uses when such are built in a landscape b. Can often incorporate multiple uses within the landscape c. Are always a blight on the landscape d. Are of no concern to landscape architect e. None of the above
71. Technology is not organic and therefore has no sightful place or role to play in planning or design of landscape. T or F
72. The architect I. M. Pei speaks of the importance of following when creating a great work in the design a. Relevance of an idea b. Proper fit of architecture to the site c. Role of risk taking in design process d. The “essence” of the design must be sought by the designer e. All of the above
73. As illustrated by Dutch drainage canals, Louisiana might improve its drainage canals a. Improved grading of slopes b. Constructing retention edges at the water level c. Enhancing their aesthetic potential rather than ignoring or hiding them d. All of the above e. None of the above